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All About Kitchen Islands

Placed at the heart of the cook space, these multipurpose units can enhance a kitchen's utility and appearance

This Old House Pumpkin

It's that time again! Enter for your shot at the Grand Prize of $500 and ThisOldHouse.com fame

Enter the TOH Pumpkin Carving Contest

home office + guest room in one room

Install a murphy bed to make efficient use of the space

How to Combine a Home Office and Guest Bedroom

Check out the competition this year! Which is your favorite? Winners will be announced on Halloween

See All of the TOH Pumpkin Contest Entries

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Every month, Ask This Old House and The Home Depot will present a practical home improvement project—from...

DIY Smarts

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Jamestown Net-Zero House

Kapex Miter Saw FESTOOL

Pro tips for using the Domino Joining System, HK 55 Carpentry Saw, Kapex Sliding Compound Miter Saw, Carvex Jigsaw,...

Tool School, brought to you by FESTOOL

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Take a sneak peek at the upcoming season of the show with our always-on livestreams from the new job sites

TOH Project Webcams

Looking at house photos with general contractor Tom Silva

Fans Celebrate with the Crew at a TOH TV Wrap Party

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All the places to find full episodes right now

New Ways to Watch TOH and AskTOH

Insider Jamie Miller shares a laugh with Norm Abram, Tom Silva, Kevin O'Connor, Richard Trethewey, and Roger Cook.

You've got to see this! A few lucky guests got to take part in the ultimate This Old House fan experience

Insiders Go Behind the Scenes in Brookline

TOH Cast iTunes

Select seasons of This Old House and Ask This Old House are now available on iTunes. Check it out

This Old House on iTunes

Season 40 TOH Cast and Crew including Mauro, Jenn, and more

Here are all the ways to talk shop with TOH and AskTOH online. Like, follow, and share on your favorite platforms

Connect with TOH on Social Media

Doug and Casey Hinkle of Ohio wowed the judges with their kitchen renovation

Competition was intense, but these TOH Insiders' projects were recognized as the best of the best

See the Winners of the Tommy Awards

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Centriq is on a mission to radically simplify your life as a homeowner. Learn how

Centriq | The Ultimate Mobile App for Home Organization, Repair and Maintenance

Narragansett Idea House 2018 Craftsman-style cottage

We are excited to be partnering with Union Studio and Sweenor Builders for our 2018 TOH Idea House in Narragansett,...

Narragansett Idea House | 2018 Idea House

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Find the zone for your town to determine what plants will flourish in your yard.

USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map

A Letter from Roger Cook

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Now you can purchase the project plans featured in full episodes of The New Yankee Workshop

The New Yankee Workshop | Get Norm's Building Plans

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Givz, available as an app and a website, allows you to easily donate to your favorite charities. This is how you can...

An App That Helps You Support Generation NEXT and Young Tradespeople

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We proudly support the mikeroweWORKS Foundation through our Generation Next campaign. Together, we're...

Generation NEXT

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Create your own color schemes for images from your favorite magazine. Download and print these ...

Exclusive Coloring Pages

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New episodes start on October 6th. Bookmark this link to get up-to-date PBS air schedules

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Inspirational home and yard transformations from TOH fans just like you!

Reader Remodels

A new digital media enterprise to deliver branded home-related content, tools, and advertising solutions across the...

This Old House Real Estate Network

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In a new partnership, TOH joins forces with The House Designers to bring you amazing home-building plans. Check it...

NEW! Get TOH-Approved House Plans

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It was an honor to work alongside this wonderful young man and such a tragedy to lose him. Austin will always be a...

Austin Wilson: In Memoriam

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It's still warm enough to make some major upgrades! Button up your house for the cold season with these fall home...

Fall Upkeep

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Planning a kitchen, bath, bedroom, or deck project? These calculators will help you design the space you want at a...

EXCLUSIVE! Remodel Calculators

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A new dishwasher in 10 easy steps

How to Install a Dishwasher

guest bedroom with white beadboard built-in nightstands and day bed

A multitasking guest room gets a little help from space-maximizing built-ins

A Guest Bedroom Goes From Catchall to Orderly Retreat

This Old House Insider members visit the 2018 Idea House

When the 2018 This Old House Idea House opened its doors, Insiders got the first look!

Insiders Are VIPs at the 2018 Idea House

Richard Trethewey demonstrates to Kevin O'Connor what happens when dish liquid is used in the dishwasher

Ask This Old House plumbing and heating expert Richard Trethewey demonstrates what happens when dish liquid is used...

Why Dishwasher Soap Matters

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Corbels and staircase parts helped us craft a handsome table with plenty of room for a family crowd

How to Make a Trestle Table

This Old House master carpenter Norm Abram demonstrates circular saw techniques

Master carpenter Norm Abram shares his top how-to secrets for flawless DIY

Norm Abram's Best Tricks of the Trade

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Heat that goes out the window accounts for up to a quarter of heating bills, according to the U.S. Department of...

Beat Drafts by Dressing Windows in Layers

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Get your hearth looking like new before winter's chill sets in for good

17 Fireplace Upgrades

a Colonial-style dining room

Classic American furnishings and colorful accents create a room that's equally inviting for a holiday feast or an...

Create a Colonial-Style Dining Room

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TOH landscape contractor Roger Cook's top tips for fall yard cleanup

Fall Landscaping Checklist

Luxurious fabrics and one-of-a-kind accents make waking up a pleasure in this bright and airy retreat

Create a Cottage-Style Bedroom

Richard Trethewey helps a homeowner repair her leaky kitchen faucet

This Old House plumbing and heating expert Richard Trethewey helps a homeowner repair her leaky kitchen faucet

How to Repair a Leaky Kitchen Faucet

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There are some easy ways to amp up the storage in your small kitchen

Easy Kitchen Storage Upgrades Shopping Guide

Keeping your home warm doesn't come at a high price, thanks to these easy-to-do fixes

Budget Fixes for Drafty Windows

Lighted Pumpkins

Your drill is the key to making this out-of-the-ordinary Halloween decoration

How to Create Beautiful Pumpkin Luminaries

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From bumps in the night to ghostly figures in the bathroom, TOH readers shared their own hair-raising—or just...

14 Old House Ghost Stories from Readers

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Follow these 5 easy tips from a pro and you'll have pumpkin carving success! Then, enter the TOH Pumpkin Carving...

How to Carve a Pumpkin

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Those aren't ghosts making a racket in your home—it's just normal wear and tear taking its toll. Check out these...

Cures for the Creaky House

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This eerie "ghost" is poised and ready to startle unsuspecting visitors

How to Build a Wire Ghost

Tom Silva performs fall house inspection on East Boston project house

Fall is the time to give your house its annual physical—before winter's harsh weather sets in

How to Give Your House a Yearly DIY Inspection

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Tom Silva shows you how to add sculptural interest to rooms with this architectural element

How to Install Crown Molding

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This elegant storage piece comes together with off-the-shelf base kitchen cabinets and simple molding

How to Build a Sideboard from Stock Cabinets

exterior of the Jamestown Net Zero House in winter before it's This Old House remodel

The fortieth season begins in Newport, Rhode Island where Tommy picks up Kevin and drives him across the bridge to...

The Net-Zero Bungalow | The Jamestown Net-Zero House

Easy Fall Prep for a Warm and Cozy Home

Here are a few projects to get your home ready for the coming cold weather and holiday season

Easy Fall Prep for a Warm and Cozy Home

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How to distinguish among the many different types of weatherstripping lining shelves at the hardware store

The Essential Guide to Weatherstripping

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Pro tips and pointers to carve a foam pumpkin using everyone's favorite Dremel rotary tool

How to Carve a Pumpkin With a Dremel Rotary Tool

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Use containers to create a glorious garden anywhere. Tips courtesy of TOH landscape contractor Roger Cook

Pro Tips and Plans for the Perfect Container Garden

You remember to change the batteries in your smoke/CO detectors. You have guards on your windows. There’s a high-tech...

Home Safety: Why You Should Conduct an Electrical Audit

Remodeled dining room

A blank box becomes an inviting gathering spot with new paint, molding, trim, and furniture

A Warm, Welcoming Dining Space for $1,474

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